Rediscover Nevada’s rich history in mining and mills on the V&T Railway Carson City-Virginia City route as you meander through tunnels, canyons and mining towns aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1914 Mikado 2-8-2 steam locomotive. This relaxing, all-day train excursion is fully narrated with historical facts and anecdotes. Departing from Carson City’s Eastgate Depot, the 24-mile round-trip tour includes a fun 3.5-hour stopover in historic Virginia City, where you can stroll the boardwalks and explore restaurants, shops, saloons, museums, mines and more. One-way trips based on availability.

While we make every effort to run our 1914 Mikado 2-8-2 steam locomotive, our diesel locomotive may be substituted for any departure, for any reason.

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Schedule & Fares

General season trains run select Saturday’s and Sunday’s, May through October.Be sure to check our schedule before planning your trip!

Depart Carson City (Eastgate Depot) 10:00 am – Arrive Virginia City
(F Street Depot) 11:30 am

Depart Virginia City (F Street Depot) 3:00 pm – Arrive Carson City (Eastgate Depot) 4:15 pm

Current Scheduled Departures

MAY
Friday, May 10, 2024 – 2024 Twain Train
Saturday, May 11, 2024 – Mother’s Day Train
Sunday, May 12, 2024 – Mother’s Day Train
Saturday, May 18, 2024*
Sunday, May 19, 2024*
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Sunday, May 26, 2024
JUNE
Saturday, June 1, 2024*
Sunday, June 2, 2024*
Saturday, June 8, 2024*
Sunday, June 9, 2024*
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Sunday, June 30, 2024
JULY
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Sunday, July 28, 2024
AUGUST
Saturday, August 3, 2024*
Sunday, August 4, 2024*
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Sunday, August 25, 2024*
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 7, 2024*
Sunday, September 8, 2024*
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Sunday, September 22, 2024
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 5, 2024*
Sunday, October 6, 2024*
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Sunday, October 20, 2024

*Diesel Train

Round Trip

One-way Ride

Person (2+) | $40
Lap Baby* (Ages 0-24 months) | $0
*Children 2 and under are free when seated on a parent’s lap.

Contact us at 833-RAILSNV to inquire about train charters!

Route Highlights

Fully narrated train tour

Scenic route through the Virginia Range

Pass through two historic train tunnels

Wildlife sightings may include wild mustangs

Historic American Flat-site of a once bustling mining town

Historic Scales water stop

Overman Pit-120 feet deep

3.5 hours stop in Virginia City – “The Richest Place on Earth”

Trip Details

This activity is not wheelchair accessible. Some wheelchairs may be transported via train’s cargo holding.

Please arrive 1/2 hour before your train departure time. Schedule and equipment subject to change. We reserve the right to sell your ticket if you have not checked in twenty minutes prior to scheduled train departure.

All guests must check in at WILL CALL to redeem boarding tickets.

No dogs allowed except service dogs

Bench seating with 2 passengers per bench.

We reserve the right to replace the steam engine with a diesel engine with no notice.